13th Annual People Analytics Conference
presented by
October 9, 2026
The Wharton School
Jon M. Huntsman Hall
3730 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Registration is now open for the 13th Annual Wharton People Analytics Conference, returning October 9, 2026. As the field continues to evolve at the intersection of data, technology, and human insight, this year’s conference will once again bring together a dynamic mix of academics, industry leaders, and students to explore the latest innovations shaping the future of work.
From keynote speakers driving change across disciplines to networking opportunities with peers and pioneers, the Wharton People Analytics Conference remains the premier global gathering for advancing the science of people at work.
We hope you will join us as we continue to shape the conversation on how to build better work for all.
2026 Speakers
We are honored to welcome an amazing array of speakers.
ARKAI
Jonathan Miron, GRAMMY-winning violinist, Co-Founder and Philip Sheegog, GRAMMY-winning cellist, Co-Founder
Steve Clagett
Director, Baltimore Ravens
Alex DiLeonardo
Chief People Officer, Citadel Securities
Rebecca Hinds
Bestselling author and Head of the Work AI Institute at Glean
Dawn Klinghoffer
Former Vice President, HR Business Insights, Microsoft
Justina Nixon-Saintil
Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, IBM
Jeremy Shapiro
AVP, Human Resources, Workforce Analytics, Merck
Agenda at a Glance
Subject to change
October 9, 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- 8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Registration Check-In and Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m.–9:05 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
- 9:05 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Session 1 – Book Chat
- 9:30 a.m.–10:10 a.m. Session 2 – Fireside Chat
- 10:10 a.m.–10:55 a.m. Networking Break
- 10:55 a.m.–11:35 a.m. Session 3 – Musical Performance and Fireside Chat
- 11:35 a.m.–12:55 p.m. Networking Lunch Break
- 12:55 p.m.–1:35 p.m. Session 4 – Fireside Chat
- 1:35 p.m.–2:05 p.m. Session 5 – Plenary Presentation
- 2:05 p.m.–2:45 p.m. Networking Break
- 2:45 p.m.–3:25 p.m. Session 6 – Fireside Chat
- 3:25 p.m.–3:55 p.m. Session 7 – Plenary Presentation
- 3:55 p.m.–4:25 p.m. Networking Break
- 4:25 p.m.–4:47 p.m. Session 8 – White Paper Competition Presentation
- 4:47 p.m.–5:27 p.m. Session 9 – Fireside Chat
- 5:27 p.m.–5:32 p.m. Closing Remarks
- 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
2026 White Paper Competition
sponsored by
This year, innovative thinkers, researchers, and industry professionals were invited to share their insights. We proudly recognize the 2026 winning team!
Author: Yutao Chen
Co-authors: Oscar Stuhler and Sameer B. Srivastava
Projecting Agency: The Conversation of Power and Performative Pressure into Language
2026 Student Leadership Team
The Wharton People Analytics Conference is driven by a team of competitively selected students working in partnership with our staff and faculty.
The team manages various aspects of the conference planning, speaker selection and our engagement with sponsors.
— 2026 Sponsors —
